Science Teachers’ Association of New South Wales Inc.
Providing leadership and promoting excellence in science education
STANSW Branches
Olivia Belshaw
There has been limited communication with branches in 2017. To provide an improved cooperation between STANSW and its branches, STANSW new governance model has developed a Branches Portfolio. Some contact was made with rural schools in south NSW and also Cessnock area.
STANSW online systems – XEN Connect
The XEN management system is now operating for all our membership and events management. Teachers can register for events online and maintain a record of their professional learning in their own portal. We continually work to improve the system and thank Stefan Biermann for his continuing efforts to develop the best product for our members.
OBJECT 3.2e. developing and maintaining partnerships and sponsorships
Professional Teachers’ Council NSW
STANSW reps: Margaret Shepherd / Jim Sturgiss As your representatives on the PTC Board, we provide a voice of Science teachers through STANSW. The PTC has had another successful year in its new office in Auburn at the beginning of the year with a move to new premises in St Hilliers Road Lidcombe at the end of the year. Go to the website for more information about PTC at http:// www. ptc. nsw. edu. au /
PTC provide a range of services for STANSW and its members: − PTC advocacy with NESA, Department of Education, Catholic Education, Association of Independent
Schools
− Influence on state-wide policy formulation e. g. development of NSWIT Teaching Standards and the subsequent Australian Professional Standards for Teachers; input of PTC in formulation of Minister ' s Great Teaching Inspired learning( GTIL) − Representation on NESA and DoE committees, working parties including syllabus committee − Heavily subsidised secretariat services( including BAS) − Opportunities for networking with Board members of other association e. g. PTC Forums and Presidents
Dinner − NESA accreditation for PL courses at highly accomplished level − Promotion of member associations on PTC website and through PTC Calendar of Professional Learning
Courses being run by member associations and PTC All Schools Fax out service − PTC PLUS promotion of the associations in schools and involvement in PTC PLUS PL activities that will generate income to associations − Awards for Outstanding Services at PTC Presentation evening
Through PTC, member associations have representation on APTA: − Nomination for prestigious national APTA awards − PTC professional learning courses for association office bearers and Board members − PTC can book venue facilities at ACU and IEU for member associations at a reasonable fee
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